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As Senior Product Manager - Azure, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of Azure-related products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the success and growth of Azure offerings. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Azure, cloud technology, and proficient product management skills.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy: Develop and execute a product strategy that aligns with the company's Azure-related business goals and objectives.
Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape in the Azure ecosystem. Use data and market insights to make informed product decisions.
Product Planning and Roadmap: Define and prioritize product features and capabilities for Azure services. Collaborate with engineering, design, and other teams to ensure successful product development.
Product Development: Work closely with technical teams to oversee the development process, making trade-off decisions, and ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of Azure products.
Product Launch: Plan and execute product launches for Azure services. Coordinate with marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure successful product adoption.
Performance Analysis: Continuously monitor Azure product performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and gather customer feedback. Use data-driven insights to drive improvements and optimizations.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for Azure-related product initiatives, providing regular updates and maintaining open communication with executives, team members, and customers.
Azure Cloud Expertise: Stay current with Azure cloud technologies, services, and updates to make informed product decisions.
Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets related to Azure product development and maintenance. Track costs and revenue associated with Azure products.
Customer Advocacy: Advocate for Azure customers, ensuring that their needs are understood and addressed in product development and support.
Competitive Analysis: Keep informed about Azure competitors and market trends to make informed decisions about positioning and features.
Security and Compliance: Ensure that Azure products and services comply with security and regulatory requirements, and address customer concerns related to security and compliance.
Documentation And Reporting: Create product documentation, reports, and presentations to share insights and progress with stakeholders.
Other: Embody our Culture and Values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
- 3+ years of experience in cloud computing
Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local US government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law.
Additional Or Preferred Qualifications:
- Competent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience in product management, preferably with a focus on Azure or cloud-related products.
- Trusted customer and partner empathy, with ability to translate real world business problems into end-to-end technology solutions.
- Deep knowledge of Azure services, cloud computing, and related technologies.
- Proficient communication and presentation skills.
Product Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
